Senior Motion Graphics Designer / Animator, AV

Wild Card Creative Group

$120K — $135K *
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6-10+ years of motion design experience in theatrical / AV marketing
  • Expert in After Effects and Cinema 4D (Redshift); proficient in compositing
  • Advanced skills in motion tracking and CG integration with live-action
  • Strong sense of timing, rhythm, composition, and emotional tone
  • Experienced in developing style frames and visual concepts
  • Highly organized, clear communicator, and adept at multitasking under pressure

Responsibilities

  • Design and animate motion graphics using After Effects and Cinema 4D
  • Take ownership of complex shots including VFX, roto, and tracking
  • Ensure consistency across different editorial cuts and campaign versions
  • Collaborate with Creative Directors and producers on timelines and creative goals
  • Proactively identify and solve creative and technical challenges
  • Mentor junior artists to enhance team capabilities
  • Stay informed of latest trends, tools, and techniques in motion design

Benefits

  • Opportunity for creative autonomy in projects
  • Chance to work on high-profile theatrical and streaming campaigns
  • Environment fostering mentorship and skill development
  • Dynamic, fast-paced studio culture
  • Access to the latest design tools and technologies
Full Job Description
A senior hands-on role designing and animating high-end motion graphics for theatrical and streaming campaigns. You'll drive creative execution from concept through final delivery while staying composed and solutions-focused in a fast-moving production environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and animate motion graphics in After Effects and Cinema 4D (including Redshift workflows)
  • Own complex shots - VFX, roto, tracking, 3D - from concept through delivery
  • Maintain consistency across evolving editorial cuts and campaign versions
  • Partner with CDs and producers on timelines, creative intent, and delivery
  • Anticipate creative and technical challenges; offer solutions proactively
  • Mentor junior artists and help elevate team output
  • Stay ahead of motion design trends, tools, and emerging techniques

Qualifications
  • 6-10+ years of motion design experience in theatrical / AV marketing
  • Expert After Effects and Cinema 4D (Redshift); strong compositing and finishing
  • Advanced motion tracking and CG-into-live-action integration
  • Strong instinct for timing, rhythm, composition, and emotional tone
  • Skilled in style frame development and concept visualization
  • Highly organized & clear communicator; able to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously, calm in the chaos


Pay Range

$120,000-$135,000 USD

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